BREAKING: A tragic and shocking incident unfolded in Midtown Manhattan today as an NYPD officer was killed in a mass shooting that left the city reeling. The officer, identified as 36-year-old Didarul Islam, a devoted father of two and a three-and-a-half-year veteran of the force, was shot dead while on duty in the lobby of a high-rise building on Park Avenue.

The chaos erupted around 6:28 PM when 27-year-old Shane Tamura, armed with an M4 rifle, entered the building and opened fire. Witnesses described scenes of terror as people fled in panic, barricading themselves inside offices and hiding in fear. Tamura, who had driven cross-country from Las Vegas, targeted the officer and shot several others before retreating to an elevator.

As the NYPD and FBI worked swiftly to secure the scene, the gravity of the situation became clear. Islam, an immigrant from Bangladesh, was remembered by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as a man of faith, striving to provide for his family, including a pregnant wife. The shooting not only claimed his life but also left another individual critically injured, with reports of additional casualties in the building.

Authorities revealed that Tamura had documented mental health issues, and investigators found a revolver and ammunition in his vehicle, along with medication. The motive for this senseless act remains unclear, but the community is left grappling with the aftermath of this horrific event.

As the investigation continues, the NYPD urges the public to remain vigilant, and the city mourns the loss of a dedicated officer who paid the ultimate price for his commitment to serve and protect. In this time of tragedy, prayers and support pour in for Officer Islam’s family and all those affected by this devastating incident. The streets of New York City are now filled with an unsettling silence, a stark reminder of the violence that can erupt without warning.